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U.S. Ports Look to Take Advantage of LNG Exports, Panama Canal Expansion
The exportation of liquefied natural gas has been identified as a "huge opportunity."
5 Apr 2013
LNG Development Money Going to Canada, Not U.S.
The industry sees less political opposition to exports in Canada, where gas supply far outstrips domestic demand.
4 Apr 2013
Canadian Company Launches 'Bunker Detective' Business
The growing expense of bunkers makes it important to address the issue of concealed bunkers, the company says.
4 Apr 2013
Matrix Marine Adds New Ex-Pipe Low-Sulfur Delivery in Houston
The company said low- and high-sulfur fuel oil is now available at all docks.
2 Apr 2013
U.S. Officials Order Removal of Ship Leaking Oil
Two ships sank in January, and the state says it is concerned about chemicals and oil leaching from the wreck.
2 Apr 2013
North Dakota Refinery Could Make Fuel for Bunker Market
The facility is one of two planned for the area of the Bakken Formation, where both supply of crude oil and demand for refined products have jumped.
28 Mar 2013
Former MP Says Bahamas Oil Operations are a 'Very Serious' Threat
In the wake of spills, a former lawmaker says oil refinery operations are threatening an area of Grand Bahama island.
28 Mar 2013
EPA Allow U.S. Coal Ferry to Keep Running
The SS Badger must stop discharging coal ash into Lake Michigan by the end of its 2014 season.
27 Mar 2013
Chevron Makes Deepwater Oil Discovery in Gulf of Mexico
The company says it is evaluating the discovery at a deepwater well off the Louisiana coast.
27 Mar 2013
ExxonMobil: U.S. Energy Industry Must Oppose Restrictions on LNG Exports
The energy company wants to export the fuel from abundant U.S. sources, but others in the industry want gas for feedstock.
25 Mar 2013
Siemens Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Deal for Fuel Saving Diesel Electric Systems
The company says the systems to be used for U.S. PSVs save fuel and reduce emissions.
20 Mar 2013
More Lines Reduce Hawaii Bunker Surcharges
Horizon, Pasha join Matson in announcing 3.5 percentage point reductions effective Sunday.
15 Mar 2013
U.S. Ports Labour Dispute: ILA, USMX Approve Six Year Master Agreement
Talks have been successfully concluded, and members will now vote to ratify the deal.
13 Mar 2013
Matson To Lower Bunker Surcharge
Senior VP says the company has "been encouraged by the recent moderation in bunker fuel prices."
12 Mar 2013
New Appointment at Staatsolie
Mr Leon Brunings joins as Manager of the Marketing Division.
11 Mar 2013
Vopak to Study New Long Beach Oil Terminal
The Port of Long Beach has approved the study, which could result in a 21-55 million barrel per year terminal.
11 Mar 2013
OW Bunker: Credit Key to Competing
Regional Manager Adrian Tolson said some of its competitors in North America are struggling to sell on credit.
11 Mar 2013
Dual-fuel LNG Engines Could "Oust" Oil-Based Fuels
The diesel market is reaching a tipping point where retrofitting engines will make sense, columnist says.
8 Mar 2013
PDVSA Closed for National Day of Mourning
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who led Venezuela for 14 years, died on Tuesday.
8 Mar 2013
BP in Bunkering Joint Venture at Brazilian "Superport"
The company will have a 50% share in the distribution of fuel at the Acu Superport.
7 Mar 2013
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